John Ensign: “To be fair, realizing that there will be objection to laying down amendments, I would speak maybe 2 or 3 minutes total.”

Previously, he announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2012 following revelations he had an affair with an aide's wife.

We need to design better systems.

We have to understand that small businesses do create jobs, and we are going to hurt job creation.

Nevada Republican Senator John Ensign is stepping down on May 3.